Obituaries

May 24, 2014

James P. Karr (Jim), 48, Ceo and founder of SteamVolt. Friend, mentor and inspiration to the entire coffee community. Loving partner of Esther Shaw. Beloved twin and friend of Steven (Sharon Shipinski) Karr. Cherished brother of Janet Karr- (Gene) McGahan, Sue (the late Ken) Musselman, devoted uncle of Amelia Karr, Ryan (fiancée Sheila Caporusso) Sean and Kaitlyn McGahan, Jake (Janelle),...

May 21, 2014

Carol Ann Conn nee Varga, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 after a 5+ year battle with breast cancer. Loving wife of Charles "Chuck"; beloved mother of Catherine (Robert) Behof and Christine; cherished grandmother of Andrew and Heather Behof; dear sister of Frank (Cathy) Varga. Visitation Saturday May 31, from 9 am until time of Holy Mass 11...

May 20, 2014

Robert Durosevic "Free Brid" Age 44. Beloved son of the late Kosta and Katarina (Mihai) Varga; cherished friend of Glen King and many other friends in Chicago. Visitation Thursday May 15, 2014 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Interment Private. Maryhill Cemetery.

May 12, 2014

Barbara Rose Panknin, nee Birsen; age 84; beloved wife of the late Joseph Peter Panknin Jr.; loving mother of Joseph III (Cheryl), Raymond (Becky), Rob and Patrick (Carol); dearest grandmother of Daniel, Lisa, Ashley Rose, Patrick Jr., Steven and Sandra; dear sister of Elaine (the late Lyle) Owen, Audrey (the late Leroy) Brummel, Lenore (Russell) Kluessendorf, Mary Jo (Tony) West,...

May 10, 2014

Peter Debski; age 40. Beloved husband of 14 years to Sabina (nee Giovannielli); loving father of Anna and Giacomo; cherished brother of Barbara (Joseph Potenzano) Marino; devoted son of the late Sophie and Bruno; dear son-in-law of Anna and Giacomo Giovannielli; fond nephew, brother-in-law and friend to many. In Lieu of flowers memorials in his memory can be made to...

May 3, 2014

Edward J. Pezanowski, age 85, beloved husband of 28 years to Anna Maria, nee Steinbach; dear brother, uncle and friend of many.  Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:00 A.M. at St. Monica Church 5136 N. Nottingham, Chicago.  Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles.  In lieu of flowers Masses can be made in Edwards memory.  For info. Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...

May 1, 2014

Nee Billing, age 92, passed away on May 1, 2014. She is survived by her son Gerald (Kathryn) and daughters Dorothy (Jerry) Mueller, Pat (William, CFD retired) Prendergast and Candice (Don) Mares. Ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; siblings John Fritz, Julia Baird, Olga Wojtkiewicz, Sigmund (Alice) Frankenthor, Theresa Kortas and Edward Frankenthor; and many,many nieces and nephews. Contributions may be...

Apr 30, 2014

Otto L. Annoreno, beloved husband of Rosaria of 62 years; loving father of JoAnn, Rita (Frank) Livery, August (Ellyn); proud grandfather of Christopher, Jamie, Jessica and Jason.  Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Monday 10 AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment All Saints Mausoleum. For...

Apr 30, 2014

Bernice H. Stephan, nee Kaiser; age 95; beloved wife of the late Joseph F.; loving mother of Sharon (the late Joseph) Wleklinski and Michael (Carol); dear grandmother of Lisa (Tim), Joseph, Scott (Leah), Matthew and Kelly (Peter); great-grandmother of five; fond sister of Lorraine (the late Alfred) Hable. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m....

Apr 27, 2014

Lucille H. Wanders, nee Stobbe, Born May 25, 1923, at rest April 27, 2014, age 90; beloved wife of the late Joseph A. ; loving mother of Betty (Casey) Wisz, Joseph (Cherie), Kathleen (Kevin) Mescall, Margaret (Joe) Dibari and Steven (Debra); cherished grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m....

Apr 25, 2014

Sun Oak Chin, age 96, beloved wife and mother. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Monday April 28 th from 6 pm until time of service 7:30 pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. For more info 773-774-3232.

Apr 21, 2014

Elizabeth J. Anstett  "Betty" (nee Zapp); age 70.

Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mom of Brad (Julie), Craig and Jennifer (David) Roberts; cherished grandma of Monica Anstett, Kelly Anstett and Charlotte Roberts; dear sister of Donna (Bert) Reusing and the late Roberta Zapp.  Visitation Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at...

Apr 20, 2014

Robert Durosevic "Free Bird", age 44, beloved son of the late Kosta and Katarina (Mihai) Varga. Cherished friend of Glen King and many other friends in Chicago. Visitation Thursday May 15, 2014. From 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Interment Private.

Apr 20, 2014

Mary Jean Bowers nee Fouts, beloved wife of Charles of 46 years; loving mother of Evelyn (the late Stanley) Gillis, Thomas James (Mary) LaRocca, Janet (Wayne) Robertson, Charlene (Butch) Wooley, Vince (Irene) LaRocca and the late John (Tracy) LaRocca; proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. It was Mary's wish to have her body donated to Anatomical Gift Association. Memorial...

Apr 8, 2014

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Hansen, Harry W. WWII Veteran, 7 th Armored Division. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne. Devoted father of William H. (Susan) and George P. (Janice). Cherished grandfather if Gwendolyn, Marion, George and Rebekah. Fond great –grandfather of William. Loving brother of Carrie (Scott) Hinkle and late...

Mar 30, 2014

Reynaldo Carrillo, beloved father of Jeremy Carrillo, Candida (Demetrius) Carruthers and Neomi (Jose) Lopez. Loving grandfather of Margo, Christina, Jazzmyn, William, Louie, Maritza, Cody, Carmen, Jeremiah, Alayshia, Ethan and Selah. Proud great-grandfather of Brayden and Gabriel. Cherished brother of Arnoldo, Enio, Homero, Julieta, Rafael, Walkiria and Daniel.  Visitation Thursday, April 3 from 12 Noon to time of service at Kolbus-John...

Mar 28, 2014

Marilyn M. Schlecht , age 81, beloved wife of 60 years to Leo ; loving mother of James (Patsy) , Joanne (Tom) Hayes , Patty (Rick) Nicolay and the late Bill Schlecht ; cherished grandma of 9. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 P.M., Funeral prayers Thursday 10:15 A.M. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...

Mar 26, 2014

Joseph Plotzke, Devoted husband of the late Lucy. Loving father of George (Linda) Plotzke and Richard Plotzke. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Jennifer and Rebecca. Visitation Sunday 4 -7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. (773)774-3232

Mar 26, 2014

Rita R. Malek, At Rest March 26, 2014; Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  For information 773-774-3232

Mar 26, 2014

Emil W. Sliwa, age 93, beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Catherine (Kendall) Miller, Paul (Sylvia) and Donna Wils; cherished grandfather of Nathan, Jessica, Cynthia, Paul, Vincent, Stephanie and Emma; dear great-grandfather of Jocelyn, Tatyana, Aryana and Alicia. Member of American Legion Post 777 and Skokie Lodge 1007. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 PM, Funeral...